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Who Do You Pity?
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Who Do You Pity? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Who Do You Pity? Who do you pity of me and of you? Which has the more laden heart of the two? The one who has loved you through long empty years Or the one whose regrets hold the bitterest tears? Which one will be more contently reposed When the last breath is drawn and cold eyelids are closed? The one who has paid the most heart wrenching cost Or the one who was blind to the love that was lost? At the end of the journey, one carries a debt For the one dies in love and the one with regret If God were to grant one more lifetime to choose I would welcome the option to love and to lose But the deepest bereavement through torrents of tears Is of sweet treasured time turned to long wasted years Elizabeth Santos |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz "At the end of the journey, one carries a debt For the one dies in love and the one with regret If God were to grant one more lifetime to choose I would welcome the option to love and to lose" I would too!  [This message has been edited by Martie (01-18-2006 09:52 AM).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetLizzyLady~ Clutches the heart of long-remember and squeezes real tight~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
WOW!!! I agree whole heartedly....wisdom flows from heart and soul making the reader take a look at what they have .... Magnificent...**big hugs** |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Absolutely! Beautiful Lizzy. (See my signature sweet cheeks?) "There's nothing worse that being an aging young person!" - Richard Pryor |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Well I know this - I sure love ya...  |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
Beautiful and true. I love it! smiles, Constance |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Excellent |
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elpoeta Junior Member
since 2006-01-17
Posts 15Puerto Rico |
Great Stuff! "If God were to grant one more lifetime to choose I would welcome the option to love and to lose", excellent verse!! My only question is why if you choose to love and lose does it all turn to "wasted years"? Mike |
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mighty mouth Junior Member
since 2006-01-05
Posts 24Missouri, USA |
incredibly strong language. it's arranged fluently. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I read your words as I prepare to attend services for my Aunt, who passed away Monday morning. My family has indeed suffered many losses these past five years, and it is serendipitous that I read your grace today, as I was just thinking that I still don't know what to say to be of any comfort. But I wanted you to know that recently I had an epiphany of sorts. I have made a conscious decision to celebrate the lives of my loved ones, even as I allow myself to selfishly mourn their absence. I was blessed to be born into a large, loving family, and I would not trade one minute of the joy of knowing them to erase a year of grief. So I can smile too, and say, "No, don't pity me--I am one of the lucky ones." I have been blessed by much love in my life, and today, your poem, your words, with all of your grace and wisdom spoke the message I couldn't seem to give in words. Thank you Liz--for although I doubt you meant this for me personally, I will carry it with me in my heart. You are so lovely. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write dear Elizabeth. I so much enjoy your work. Hugs~Nancy In the midst of winter, |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
At the end of the journey, one carries a debt For the one dies in love and the one with regret If God were to grant one more lifetime to choose I would welcome the option to love and to lose excellent verbage, adding, it is in life we celebrate... Liz, your such a talented poetess...this was bittersweetly toned.... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Liz - Your poems are ALWAYS so well written and so true. You are an incredible poet and person. It is a pleasure to read your words, but a real devil to emulate your talent. Can't be done. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
an absolutely beautiful write...and so true~~ Hope you are well M |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
As always, this is beautiful. Just like you. |
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shades of paul Member
since 2005-12-14
Posts 370In Reality |
A good write....paul shades of peace,love,and happiness to you |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I feel the ache in this! Good questions upon which to reflect... Striking poem, Elizabeth. ~misc~ |
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kevinbrianwright Junior Member
since 2006-01-19
Posts 35NYC |
Lovely poem. Kevin Brian Wright |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Very true....and you can't experience love without it bringing some loss is well...it just happens that way!  ~sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, All I guess I can say is serenity blaze said so very much that I too feel, and that I am in awe of the pure beauty and honesty your poetry reveals, this one I shall treasure so very much. Love, Cerenity |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Liz, no matter what you write, it is always equisite. What a beautiful heart you have! ....jo |
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